Back probe kits?

[ajchien]

Anyone have opinions on back probe kits like this?:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OCIX7Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[cassidy]

I bought the big Lisle kit, it's great

 

[OHMS LAW]

My meter came with alligator clips and I found two t pins that I use for checking connectors

 

[Danglerb]

I figure one of these days when I need some filler to make min free shipping I will get a set. Thexton is usually good stuff.

Issue with a bare pin is the chance of shorting them to another pin or something else.

 

[sweetk30]

hobby shops for art's and crafts .

temporary pin needles like a big " T " work great and buy a pack for just a few bucks.

 

[sgtgrizzo]

I made mine with needles, extension cord internal wires, alligator clips from harbor freight and heat shrink. Works like a charm

 

[crewchief888]

i use paperclips...


if i loose or really bend one, i dont care...

 

[theoldwizard1]

Buy some GOOD alligator clips (none better than Mueller) and the use T-pins (from any good office supply store).

 

[jeepinerdeep]

I'm not sure you's be completly happy with those, The pop off often.

I use this style, that fit in the insulated leads positivley.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J5BMRG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

These from Pomona are flexible like paper clips, Fluke also has thier own like Pomona.

Mac Tools sells some that are very similar, but rigid and sharp like a needle.

IMO, the Pomonas have given me the most use, and when I have them in the engine compartment on a test drive, they don't disconnect.

 

[jeepinerdeep]

I bought the big Lisle kit, it's great

Hey that looks prety nice also.

 

[cassidy]

 

[cassidy]

Or if your on a budget, you could also get 100 t-pins from the sewing section at Walmart for 3 bucks. They work good too

 

[Westly]

The pictures of the Lisle kit look great. Looks like it might make a very, very difficult job just very difficult Lisle specialty tools are great in general. I still have some from about 1975. The packaging hasn't changed either

 

[2ndGearRubber]

I have the Texton kit. I like it, does its' job. Lots of colors is good for matching to your wire extensions.

 

[Wamsutta]

You might check aeswave.com. They have a lot of good stuff.

 

[Danglerb]

Interesting contrasts, T pins work, may be fine for many, but just as clear one of the pro sets will have much less chance of problems and let you do somethings that might not be smart with T pins.

Some T pins are tough steel, do more damage than a nail, so maybe something thinner is a good idea in some cases.

 

[Tarheelgarage]

You might check aeswave.com. They have a lot of good stuff.

Yeah, I have their yellow backprobe pin set and it's as sharp as a hypo needle. The pins are also replaceable and come in the kit.
Great guys at AESWAVE.com and I have used them for years.

 

[nehog]

hobby shops for art's and crafts .

temporary pin needles like a big " T " work great and buy a pack for just a few bucks.

That's what I use. Love them, I have to go buy more. That T handle is good to clip on to.